We don’t smoke mar i jua na if a in Mus ko gee,
and we don’t take our trips on L.
S.
(Bb7)D.
and we don’t burn our draft cards down on Main Street,
but the we like liv ing right and be ing (Eb)free.
And I’m proud to be an O kie from Mus ko gee;
a place where e ven squares can have a ball.
We still wave Ol’ Glo ry down at the Court House,
white light ning’s still the big gest thrill of all.
Leath er We don’t make mar a par ty if a out of lov ing,
but we like hold ing hands and pitch ing (Bb7)woo.
and We don’t let our hair grow long and shag gy
like the hip pies out in San Fran cis co (Eb)do.
And I’m proud to be an O kie from Mus ko gee;
a place where e ven squares can have a ball.
We still wave Ol’ Glo ry down at the Court House,
white light ning’s still the big gest thrill of all.
Leath er
Okie From Muskogee by Merle Haggard
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Okie From Muskogee”
- What key is "Okie From Muskogee" in?
- "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Okie From Muskogee" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Okie From Muskogee" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Okie From Muskogee"?
- This arrangement of "Okie From Muskogee" uses 2 chords: Bb7, Eb. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Okie From Muskogee" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Merle Haggard can I play here?
- Try "IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER", "BIG CITY", "Okie From Muskogee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.